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Arbigland House

Kirkbean, Dumfries DG2 8BQ
Alistair Alcock and Wayne Whittaker
T:01387 880764 alcockalistair@gmail.com
Current Openings:
Sunday 12 May, 2pm - 5pm (2024)
Admission £5.00, children free.
Nominated charity: Absolute Classics 30% & The Arts Society, Dumfries and Galloway 30%.
Description: Arbigland House is an Adam-style 18th-century mansion surrounded by 24 acres of woodland gardens running down to a beach on the Solway Firth. The gardens date from the 18th century but the more formal areas were developed in the late 19th and early 20th centuries and are currently undergoing a programme of restoration and development. There are 200 year-old trees lining the Broad Walk which runs down to the Solway and a huge variety of rhododendrons and azaleas. Within the woodland are a range of features including a stream-fed lake and a Japanese garden, with a more formal sundial garden and sunken rose garden, all in the process of renewal. Amongst these are a diverse collection of mature trees and shrubs.

Directions: Take the A710 to Kirkbean. In the village turn off towards Carsethorn and, after 200 yards, turn right and follow signs to John Paul Jones Cottage. After a mile or so, turn left at the T junction through white gates and down the drive through ornamental gates to Arbigland House.

Other details: Teas at John Paul Jones Museum. Short tours available of the principal rooms of the house, looking at the history of the house and its pictures.

The listing location on a map.